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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.68, 982.07 and 222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.68, 982.07 and 222.14 is: 333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.68 : 982.07 = 222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.68/982.07 = 222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.68x = 982.07 × 222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.68x = 218,155.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,155.92/654.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.23

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